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Thank you cards give you a wonderful opportunity to share your favourite wedding or couple photos. Say thank you with a personalized image of the two of you at your wedding, or in a more casual setting. A card with your picture can be a beautiful keepsake for family, and an inexpensive wedding favour for friends and acquaintances.

Go big with a corner to corner couple’s collage, or keep it subtle with a small picture of the two of you. Either way – your smiling faces will add a personal touch to a classic wedding tradition.

Another way to personalize your thank you cards is to consider using different materials. Handwriting on one-of-a-kind postcards or crafting your own card from recycled paper are lovely, although time consuming, methods to show appreciation to your guests.

When it comes to giving cash gifts, there are many creative options to be explored. From fun and glamorous card holders to unique paper foldings, there are plenty of ways to have fun with the presentation of your cash or gift card.

If you want your cash gift to stand out from the crowd and show the recipient(s) that you’ve put more thought and consideration into their gift than simply stopping by the bank on your way to the party, we have some suggestions for you.

As the giving of cash gifts has become more common, many card designers have designed brilliant cards that are intended for cash and gift cards. These specialized cash and gift card holders truly make cash gifts and gift cards a lot more appealing, and much more appreciated by the recipients. These holders also make sure that the cash or gift card stays in place and does not fall out onto the lap of the recipient when he or she opens the gift.

Another trend comes in the form of paper folding. Within the art of origami, thousands of different creations can be made by simply folding paper, so why not paper bills? Money folding has definitely become an interesting and unique method of cash giving as paper bills are folded into hundreds of different designs ready to be given just as it is. This can be particularity effective with colourful currency, and, as the pictures show, foreign bills can really make a piece of origami stand out. If you choose to make an origami money folding, consider presenting it within a nice gift box that will carry this incredible creation.

Now go out and learn how to fold your own origami paper bill! There are numerous sources that teach you how to fold money into different designs. You can also check out www.foldinmoney.com for different tutorial kits that can teach you how to fold some pretty neat shapes.

Pictures Obtain From:
http://www.tipjunkie.com/2008/12/gift-card-holders.html

If you’re looking for a wedding dress, don’t forget to stop by Bridal Debut. They’ve been helping brides find their perfect gown for 14 years. They have a great selection of gowns in a wide range of sizes. Plus, they’re not just in Sherwood Park anymore - Bridal Debut’s has opened a second store in South Edmonton.

The South Edmonton location provides the same friendly, no pressure service that Bridal Debut is known for in a smaller, boutique like atmosphere.

The new location caters to brides only (no bridesmaid gowns). They carry designers including Maggie Sottero, Allure, La Sposa, Jai and Alfred Sung. There is also a full time seamstress on staff. It offers a wide range of shoes, headpieces, veils and a large selection of jewellery.

When asked about the Southside location in comparison to the Sherwood Park location, Manager Amy Maier says that even though it is a smaller store, the selection is impressive with a focus on the bride who wants something a little different. “We try to bring in things that are different and trendy but at the same time upholding our standard of impeccable quality and great fit. We also have a wide range of classic styles and gowns to fit every bride’s budget.”

This location offers gowns in sample sizes from 6-28 with styles to suit every body type and a good selection of plus size gowns.

The staff is knowledgeable, helpful and are more than willing to assist brides who don’t know where to start, “We don’t expect brides to know what they want when they walk in the door, it’s our job to help them figure that out and we try to make the entire experience from start to finish as stress free and fun as possible, selecting a wedding gown for your big day should be an enjoyable experience for everyone involved.” says Maier.

When shopping for a gown at Bridal Debut you are encouraged to take photos and bring people with you to share in the experience but Bridal Debut South recommends you try and limit your group to 2 or 3 as the store is smaller and can get a little crowded especially on Saturdays when the store is it’s busiest. If you have a large group just give them a heads up and they will make every effort to accommodate.

Brides who purchase a gown at either Bridal Debut location receive 10% off all accessories and bridesmaid dresses and the discount is valid at both stores.

Watch for Bridal Debut’s new website (coming soon) and the annual birthday blowout sale at the Sherwood Park location Sunday, July 11th.

For more information including store hours and location information, visit Bridal Debut’s website: www.bridaldebut.com